Audrey Franklin said: "You can get quality secondhand items and do them up and no-one would guess that they didn’t start off like this" SAVVY homeowner Audrey Franklin couldn’t afford new furniture ...

When waitress Shayna Alnwick was placed on furlough last March, she never imagined she'd be self-employed and running her own furniture business a year later. But amidst all the chaos, the hospitality ...

Upcycling is the act of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and new function. In doing so, the finished product often becomes more practical, valuable, and beautiful than it ...

When referring to the term ‘upcycling’, many people recall images of poorly executed DIY projects, a roughly painted chest of drawers or an old glass bottle that has been repurposed into candle. While ...

I've been thrifting and flipping furniture for years. My most important tip is to have fun. If you're looking to upcycle pieces, make sure you find quality stores and haggle for prices. Look for solid ...

Upcycling is a sustainable and budget-friendly way to update your interiors, but can seem daunting if you haven't done it before. However, with the cost-of-living crisis meaning many of us have less ...

From left, Meredith Davis, Ellen Ryall, Ellie Walters and Anna Sheehan of Refunk Upcycled cupboard by Ann Tyson Upcycled furniture from The Revamp Tramp Upcycled furniture with prints by Agnieszka ...

A team of restorers at a Teesside housing company are set to help turn houses into homes for customers who need extra help and support. Thirteen, who owns and manages 35,000 around the North East and ...

A BRITISH interior designer who ‘upcycles’ charity shop furniture and turns them into designer dupes has revealed her top tips on how to get the most from pre-loved items. Lynne Lambourne, from ...